We are happy to carry MAM-A's new 24k gold DVD-R and DVD+R media that has a data longevity rating of 100 years. This is an additional 25 years over the 75-years rating for the silver DVD-R. (Mitsui/MAM-A uses a real silver reflective surface, not aluminum like other manufacturers use.) All three DVDs use a special fade-resistant dye that Mitsui/MAM-A has patented. This dye is NOT the same "Patented Phthalocyanine Dye Technology" that is used in Mitsui/MAM-A's CD-R's.

The stronger Phthalocyanine dye used in their CD-R's will not work for DVD burning (the DVD recording laser can't "burn" through Phthalocyanine dye at the speeds necessary for writing the more densely compacted DVDs). Even so, Mitsui/MAM-A's patented dye for their DVDs is still much more fade-resistant than what the other DVD manufactures are using, which is why their DVDs are rated 75 (silver) and 100 years (gold).

Mitsui/MAM-A will not reveal the name of the dye used in their DVDs, because of their past experience with other manufacturers that have tried to rip-off the "Phthalocyanine" name in their own CD-R advertising. Mitsui/MAM-A feels that if other brands knew the name of the new patented dye that Mitsui/MAM-A uses for their DVD's, other brands would try to use that name, too, in their ads and claims, just like they've done with the Phthalocyanine Dye Technology for CD-R's. Check out MAM-A's product page for more information.

MAM-A's DVD Recordable Discs are highly specialized, write-once DVD-R or DVD+R media for massive data storage and retrieval. MAM's advanced technology and patented organic dye formulation have produced our current single-sided General Purpose 4.7GB disc. All discs are suitable for the creation of a DVD disc in any format (DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, Audio). Stored at room temperature, MAM DVD discs have an expected lifespan is in excess of 75 years.

Gold DVD	Gold DVD in spindle
Printable Silver DVD	Printable Silver DVD in spindle

Be certain you get a disc that will work with your DVD burner. If you have questions, please consult your drive manufacturer first or call us.